Answer:
Lucillius, a minor character in the play, helps advance the plot because:
D) Lucillius gives Brutus information about Cassius, which influences Brutus’s judgment of Cassius.
Explanation:
Lucillius, Brutus, and Cassius are characters in Shakespeare's famous play "Julius Caesar". Lucillius is a minor character, a man who is absolutely loyal to Brutus. Brutus and Cassius were accomplices in murdering the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. Still, Cassius is not a trustworthy man. And it is Lucillius' information about him that shows Brutus that Cassius may no longer be his true friend. Lucillius claims that, when he went to speak with Cassius, he was treated with civility, but not with affection. Brutus realizes the friendship between himself and Cassius has grown cold.
BRUTUS
He is not doubted.—A word, Lucillius.
(takes LUCILLIUS aside)
How he received you, let me be resolved.
LUCILLIUS
With courtesy and with respect enough.
But not with such familiar instances
Nor with such free and friendly conference
As he hath used of old.
BRUTUS
Thou hast described
A hot friend cooling. Ever note, Lucillius,
When love begins to sicken and decay,
It useth an enforcèd ceremony.
There are no tricks in plain and simple faith.
But hollow men, like horses hot at hand,
Make gallant show and promise of their mettle.
